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The Government of Karnataka is the governing authority for the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a democratically elected body with the Governor of Karnataka as its constitutional head. The Governor, appointed by the President of India, acts as the nominal head, while the Chief Minister of Karnataka is the executive head of the state government.

Structure[edit]

The Government of Karnataka is structured into three branches: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.

Executive[edit]

The executive branch is headed by the Governor of Karnataka, who is the ceremonial head of the state. The real executive power lies with the Chief Minister of Karnataka and the Council of Ministers. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and is usually the leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

The Council of Ministers is responsible for formulating and executing government policy. The executive branch also includes various departments and agencies that implement government policies and programs.

Legislature[edit]

The legislative branch of the Government of Karnataka is bicameral, consisting of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and the Karnataka Legislative Council.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly is the lower house, with members elected directly by the people of the state. It has a term of five years unless dissolved sooner.
The Karnataka Legislative Council is the upper house, with members elected by various constituencies, including graduates, teachers, and local authorities, as well as members nominated by the Governor.

The legislature is responsible for enacting laws, approving the state budget, and overseeing the executive branch.

Judiciary[edit]

The judiciary in Karnataka is independent of the executive and legislative branches. The highest court in the state is the Karnataka High Court, which has jurisdiction over the entire state. The High Court is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws of the state and ensuring justice.

Functions[edit]

The Government of Karnataka is responsible for a wide range of functions, including:

Law and order: Maintaining public order and safety through the Karnataka Police and other law enforcement agencies.
Education: Overseeing primary, secondary, and higher education through the Department of Education (Karnataka).
Health: Providing healthcare services and managing public health initiatives through the Department of Health and Family Welfare (Karnataka).
Infrastructure: Developing and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and public transportation.
Agriculture: Supporting farmers and agricultural development through various schemes and programs.
Industry and Commerce: Promoting industrial growth and trade within the state.

Also see[edit]

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-[[File:Thawar_Chand_Gehlot_appointed_as_the_new_governor_of_karnataka_(cropped).JPG|thumb|Thawar Chand Gehlot appointed as the new governor of karnataka (cropped)]] [[File:The_Chief_Minister_of_Karnataka_Siddaramaiah_visits_PMO.jpg|left|thumb|The Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah visits PMO]] [[File:DK_Shivakumar.jpg|thumb|DK Shivakumar]] [[File:Basavaraj_Horatti.jpg|thumb|Basavaraj Horatti]] [[File:U._T._Khader.jpg|thumb|U. T. Khader]] '''Government of Karnataka''' is the governing authority for the [[Indian state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is composed of an executive, led by the [[Governor of Karnataka]], a judiciary, and a legislative branch.
+[[File:Thawar Chand Gehlot appointed as the new governor of karnataka (cropped).JPG|thumb]] [[File:The Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah visits PMO.jpg|thumb]] [[File:DKS in New Delhi on December 03, 2014.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Basavaraj Horatti.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox government
+| name = Government of Karnataka
+| native_name = ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರ
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+| jurisdiction = Karnataka
+| headquarters = Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore
+| chief1_name = Chief Minister of Karnataka
+| chief1_position = Head of Government
+| chief2_name = Governor of Karnataka
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+| website = [https://www.karnataka.gov.in/ www.karnataka.gov.in]
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+The '''Government of Karnataka''' is the governing authority for the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. It is a democratically elected body with the [[Governor of Karnataka]] as its constitutional head. The Governor, appointed by the [[President of India]], acts as the nominal head, while the [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]] is the executive head of the state government.
 ==Structure==
-The structure of the Government of Karnataka is based on the [[Constitution of India]]. The state government has authority to govern the state of Karnataka, making laws and policies for the welfare of its citizens.
+The Government of Karnataka is structured into three branches: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
 ===Executive===
-The executive branch of the Government of Karnataka is headed by the [[Governor of Karnataka]], who is appointed by the [[President of India]] on the advice of the central government. The Governor serves as the ceremonial head of the state, while the real executive powers are vested in the [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]] and the Council of Ministers. The Chief Minister is the head of the government and is vested with most of the executive powers.
+The executive branch is headed by the [[Governor of Karnataka]], who is the ceremonial head of the state. The real executive power lies with the [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]] and the [[Council of Ministers]]. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and is usually the leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]].
+The Council of Ministers is responsible for formulating and executing government policy. The executive branch also includes various departments and agencies that implement government policies and programs.
 ===Legislature===
-The legislature of Karnataka is bicameral, consisting of the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] (Vidhana Sabha) and the [[Karnataka Legislative Council]] (Vidhana Parishad). The Legislative Assembly is the lower house, and its members are directly elected by the people. The Legislative Council is the upper house, and its members are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly, by graduates, by teachers, and by local authority members in the state.
+The legislative branch of the Government of Karnataka is bicameral, consisting of the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] and the [[Karnataka Legislative Council]].
+* The [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] is the lower house, with members elected directly by the people of the state. It has a term of five years unless dissolved sooner.
+* The [[Karnataka Legislative Council]] is the upper house, with members elected by various constituencies, including graduates, teachers, and local authorities, as well as members nominated by the Governor.
+The legislature is responsible for enacting laws, approving the state budget, and overseeing the executive branch.
 ===Judiciary===
-The judiciary in Karnataka is independent of the executive and the legislature. The [[Karnataka High Court]] is the apex judicial body in the state, located in Bengaluru. It has jurisdiction over the entire state. The judiciary ensures the application of laws and adjudicates disputes according to the law.
+The judiciary in Karnataka is independent of the executive and legislative branches. The highest court in the state is the [[Karnataka High Court]], which has jurisdiction over the entire state. The High Court is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws of the state and ensuring justice.
-==Administration==
+==Functions==
-Karnataka is divided into divisions and districts for administrative purposes. Each district is governed by a District Collector or District Magistrate, who is an officer from the Indian Administrative Service. The state has several departments, such as Education, Health, Agriculture, and Police, each headed by a minister who is assisted by secretaries from the respective civil services.
+The Government of Karnataka is responsible for a wide range of functions, including:
-==Policies and Programs==
+* Law and order: Maintaining public order and safety through the [[Karnataka Police]] and other law enforcement agencies.
-The Government of Karnataka has launched various policies and programs for the development of the state. These include initiatives in the fields of education, health, agriculture, information technology, and infrastructure development. The government aims to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life of its citizens.
+* Education: Overseeing primary, secondary, and higher education through the [[Department of Education (Karnataka)]].
+* Health: Providing healthcare services and managing public health initiatives through the [[Department of Health and Family Welfare (Karnataka)]].
+* Infrastructure: Developing and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and public transportation.
+* Agriculture: Supporting farmers and agricultural development through various schemes and programs.
+* Industry and Commerce: Promoting industrial growth and trade within the state.
-==Challenges==
+==Also see==
-The Government of Karnataka faces several challenges, including managing the state's natural resources, addressing environmental concerns, ensuring sustainable urban and rural development, and improving public services. The government is also working on reducing poverty, addressing unemployment, and improving the healthcare system.
+* [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]]
+* [[Karnataka Legislative Council]]
+* [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]]
+* [[Governor of Karnataka]]
+* [[Karnataka High Court]]
+* [[Karnataka Police]]
+{{Karnataka topics}}
 [[Category:Government of Karnataka]]
+[[Category:Politics of Karnataka]]
 [[Category:State governments of India]]
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